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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 269.32 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 269.32 and 125.27 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 269.32 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/269.32 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 269.32 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 33,737.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,737.76/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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