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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.69, 292.96 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.69, 292.96 and 184.13 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.69 : 292.96 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.69/292.96 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.69x = 292.96 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.69x = 53,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,942.72/195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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