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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 291.27 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 291.27 and 195.90 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 291.27 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/291.27 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 291.27 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 57,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,059.79/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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