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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.20, 269.49 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.20, 269.49 and 176.63 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.20 : 269.49 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.20/269.49 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.20x = 269.49 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.20x = 47,599.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,599.33/195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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