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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 268.92 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 268.92 and 142.50 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 268.92 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/268.92 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 268.92 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 38,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,321.10/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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