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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 268.83 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 268.83 and 179.15 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 268.83 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/268.83 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 268.83 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 48,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,159.55/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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