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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 269.19 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 269.19 and 142.65 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 269.19 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/269.19 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 269.19 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 38,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399.95/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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