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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.15, 269.26 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.15, 269.26 and 116.47 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.15 : 269.26 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.15/269.26 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.15x = 269.26 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.15x = 31,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,360.76/195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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