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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.23, 293.42 and 177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.23, 293.42 and 177.89 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.23 : 293.42 = 177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.23/293.42 = 177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.23x = 293.42 × 177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.23x = 52,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,195.46/195.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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