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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 293.16 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 293.16 and 176.05 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 293.16 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/293.16 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 293.16 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 51,610.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,610.09/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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