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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 269.82 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 269.82 and 175.50 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 269.82 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/269.82 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 269.82 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 47,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,353.41/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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