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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 293.84 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 293.84 and 183.84 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 293.84 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/293.84 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 293.84 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 54,019.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,019.55/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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