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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 292.16 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 292.16 and 184.24 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 292.16 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/292.16 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 292.16 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 53,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,827.56/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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