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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 292.92 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 292.92 and 186 is: 278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 292.92 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/292.92 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 292.92 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 54,483.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,483.12/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.09

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