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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 292.68 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 292.68 and 179.22 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 292.68 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/292.68 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 292.68 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 52,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454.11/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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