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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 293.32 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 293.32 and 179.92 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 293.32 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/293.32 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 293.32 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 52,774.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774.13/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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