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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 269.70 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 269.70 and 193.12 is: 266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 269.70 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/269.70 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 269.70 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 52,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,084.46/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.72

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