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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.43, 292.76 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.43, 292.76 and 118.43 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.43 : 292.76 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.43/292.76 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.43x = 292.76 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.43x = 34,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,670.10/195.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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