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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 293.68 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 293.68 and 118.51 is: 178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 293.68 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/293.68 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 293.68 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 34,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,803.43/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.01

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