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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.04, 291.04 and 177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.04, 291.04 and 177.79 is: 265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.04 : 291.04 = 177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.04/291.04 = 177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.04x = 291.04 × 177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.04x = 51,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,744.00/195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.30

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