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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.96, 293.76 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.96, 293.76 and 179.76 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.96 : 293.76 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.96/293.76 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.96x = 293.76 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.96x = 52,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,806.30/195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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