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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 294.08 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 294.08 and 118.84 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 294.08 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/294.08 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 294.08 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 34,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,948.47/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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