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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 293.53 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 293.53 and 118.73 is: 178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 293.53 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/293.53 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 293.53 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 34,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,850.08/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.00

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