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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.49, 292.98 and 79.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.49, 292.98 and 79.90 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.49 : 292.98 = 79.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.49/292.98 = 79.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.49x = 292.98 × 79.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.49x = 23,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,409.10/195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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