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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 269.49 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 269.49 and 112.40 is: 155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 269.49 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/269.49 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 269.49 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 30,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,290.13/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.11

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