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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.85, 294.24 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.85, 294.24 and 184.77 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.85 : 294.24 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.85/294.24 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.85x = 294.24 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.85x = 54,365.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,365.51/195.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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