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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.15, 293.09 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.15, 293.09 and 118.25 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.15 : 293.09 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.15/293.09 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.15x = 293.09 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.15x = 34,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657.30/195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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