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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.27, 269.49 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.27, 269.49 and 142.75 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.27 : 269.49 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.27/269.49 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.27x = 269.49 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.27x = 38,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,469.70/195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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