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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.86, 293.45 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.86, 293.45 and 178.71 is: 267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.86 : 293.45 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.86/293.45 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.86x = 293.45 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.86x = 52,441.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,441.56/195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.76

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