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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 293.19 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 293.19 and 118.90 is: 178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 293.19 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/293.19 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 293.19 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 34,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,860.29/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.36

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