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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.94, 293.16 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.94, 293.16 and 190 is: 284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.94 : 293.16 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.94/293.16 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.94x = 293.16 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.94x = 55,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,700.40/195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.27

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