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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 270.66 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 270.66 and 189.60 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 270.66 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/270.66 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 270.66 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 51,317.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,317.14/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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