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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 293.72 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 293.72 and 118.80 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 293.72 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/293.72 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 293.72 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 34,893.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,893.34/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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