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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 273.50 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 273.50 and 195.10 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 273.50 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/273.50 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 273.50 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 53,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,359.85/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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