Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 269.16 and 143.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 195, 269.16 and 143.40 is: 197.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195 : 269.16 = 143.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195/269.16 = 143.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195x = 269.16 × 143.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195x = 38,597.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,597.54/195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197.94
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