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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 293.99 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 293.99 and 118.83 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 293.99 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/293.99 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 293.99 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 34,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,934.24/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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