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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 290.99 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 290.99 and 169.08 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 290.99 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/290.99 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 290.99 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 49,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,199.74/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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