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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 292.37 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 292.37 and 117.98 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 292.37 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/292.37 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 292.37 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 34,493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,493.95/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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