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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 291.04 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 291.04 and 190.24 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 291.04 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/291.04 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 291.04 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 55,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,367.45/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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