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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.93, 293.49 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.93, 293.49 and 118.98 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.93 : 293.49 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.93/293.49 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.93x = 293.49 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.93x = 34,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,919.44/195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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