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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 269.16 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 269.16 and 117.44 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 269.16 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/269.16 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 269.16 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 31,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,610.15/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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