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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.15, 269.13 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.15, 269.13 and 142.68 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.15 : 269.13 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.15/269.13 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.15x = 269.13 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.15x = 38,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399.47/195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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