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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 292.90 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 292.90 and 176.60 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 292.90 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/292.90 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 292.90 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 51,726.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,726.14/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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