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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 294.78 and 186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 294.78 and 186.26 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 294.78 = 186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/294.78 = 186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 294.78 × 186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 54,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,905.72/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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