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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.09, 269.28 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.09, 269.28 and 117.47 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.09 : 269.28 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.09/269.28 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.09x = 269.28 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.09x = 31,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,630.98/195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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