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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.17, 269.26 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.17, 269.26 and 119.43 is: 164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.17 : 269.26 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.17/269.26 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.17x = 269.26 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.17x = 32,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,157.42/195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.77

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