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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 292.95 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 292.95 and 79.74 is: 119.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 292.95 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/292.95 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 292.95 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 23,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,359.83/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.59

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