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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 292.56 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 292.56 and 118.22 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 292.56 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/292.56 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 292.56 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 34,587.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,587.17/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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