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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.19, 268.66 and 169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.19, 268.66 and 169.27 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.19 : 268.66 = 169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.19/268.66 = 169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.19x = 268.66 × 169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.19x = 45,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,476.08/195.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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