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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.70, 293.19 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.70, 293.19 and 118.68 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.70 : 293.19 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.70/293.19 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.70x = 293.19 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.70x = 34,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,796.90/195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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