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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.04, 292.56 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.04, 292.56 and 178.24 is: 267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.04 : 292.56 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.04/292.56 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.04x = 292.56 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.04x = 52,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,145.89/195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.36

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