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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.29, 269.54 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.29, 269.54 and 112.40 is: 155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.29 : 269.54 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.29/269.54 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.29x = 269.54 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.29x = 30,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,296.30/195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.13

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