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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.11, 269.28 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.11, 269.28 and 178.64 is: 246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.11 : 269.28 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.11/269.28 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.11x = 269.28 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.11x = 48,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,104.18/195.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.55

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