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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.27, 269.35 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.27, 269.35 and 116.56 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.27 : 269.35 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.27/269.35 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.27x = 269.35 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.27x = 31,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,395.44/195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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