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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 293.30 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 293.30 and 118.61 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 293.30 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/293.30 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 293.30 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 34,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,788.31/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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