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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.04, 268.36 and 178.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.04, 268.36 and 178.84 is: 246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.04 : 268.36 = 178.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.04/268.36 = 178.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.04x = 268.36 × 178.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.04x = 47,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,994.40/195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.07

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