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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.31, 269.40 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.31, 269.40 and 125.26 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.31 : 269.40 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.31/269.40 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.31x = 269.40 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.31x = 33,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,745.06/195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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