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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 291.89 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 291.89 and 176.12 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 291.89 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/291.89 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 291.89 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 51,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,407.67/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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