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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.20, 268.80 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.20, 268.80 and 177.92 is: 245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.20 : 268.80 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.20/268.80 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.20x = 268.80 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.20x = 47,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,824.90/195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.00

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