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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 292.88 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 292.88 and 118.25 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 292.88 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/292.88 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 292.88 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 34,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,631.00/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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