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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 269.49 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 269.49 and 117.64 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 269.49 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/269.49 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 269.49 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 31,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,702.80/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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