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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.71, 292.03 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.71, 292.03 and 194.57 is: 290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.71 : 292.03 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.71/292.03 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.71x = 292.03 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.71x = 56,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,819.97/195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.33

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