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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.69, 293.54 and 183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.69, 293.54 and 183.81 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.69 : 293.54 = 183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.69/293.54 = 183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.69x = 293.54 × 183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.69x = 53,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954.12/195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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