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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.54, 293.13 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.54, 293.13 and 118.50 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.54 : 293.13 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.54/293.13 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.54x = 293.13 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.54x = 34,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,735.91/195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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