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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.82, 293.94 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.82, 293.94 and 193.66 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.82 : 293.94 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.82/293.94 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.82x = 293.94 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.82x = 56,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,924.42/195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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