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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.27, 269.31 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.27, 269.31 and 125.31 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.27 : 269.31 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.27/269.31 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.27x = 269.31 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.27x = 33,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,747.24/195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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