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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 291.56 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 291.56 and 179.10 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 291.56 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/291.56 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 291.56 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 52,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,218.40/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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