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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.89, 293.98 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.89, 293.98 and 118.89 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.89 : 293.98 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.89/293.98 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.89x = 293.98 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.89x = 34,952.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,952.03/195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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