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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.22, 292.38 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.22, 292.38 and 118.18 is: 177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.22 : 292.38 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.22/292.38 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.22x = 292.38 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.22x = 34,553.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553.47/195.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.00

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