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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 293.85 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 293.85 and 190.14 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 293.85 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/293.85 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 293.85 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 55,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,872.64/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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