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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 292.14 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 292.14 and 118.02 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 292.14 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/292.14 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 292.14 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 34,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,478.36/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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