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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.22, 292.90 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.22, 292.90 and 118.34 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.22 : 292.90 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.22/292.90 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.22x = 292.90 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.22x = 34,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,661.79/195.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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