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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.77, 292.98 and 178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.77, 292.98 and 178.27 is: 266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.77 : 292.98 = 178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.77/292.98 = 178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.77x = 292.98 × 178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.77x = 52,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,229.54/195.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.79

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