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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 293.94 and 187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 293.94 and 187.07 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 293.94 = 187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/293.94 = 187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 293.94 × 187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 54,985.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,985.89/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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