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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 292.98 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 292.98 and 118.44 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 292.98 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/292.98 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 292.98 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 34,700.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,700.55/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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