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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.67, 293.13 and 185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.67, 293.13 and 185.83 is: 278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.67 : 293.13 = 185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.67/293.13 = 185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.67x = 293.13 × 185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.67x = 54,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,472.35/195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.39

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