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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 291.97 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 291.97 and 185.01 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 291.97 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/291.97 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 291.97 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 54,017.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,017.37/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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