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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.98 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.98 and 118.26 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.98 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.98 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.98 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 34,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,647.81/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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