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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.27, 292.69 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.27, 292.69 and 175.02 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.27 : 292.69 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.27/292.69 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.27x = 292.69 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.27x = 51,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,226.60/195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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