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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.35, 269.12 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.35, 269.12 and 162.54 is: 223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.35 : 269.12 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.35/269.12 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.35x = 269.12 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.35x = 43,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,743.17/195.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.93

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