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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 269.46 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 269.46 and 117.64 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 269.46 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/269.46 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 269.46 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 31,699.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,699.27/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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