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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.35, 269.51 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.35, 269.51 and 142.97 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.35 : 269.51 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.35/269.51 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.35x = 269.51 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.35x = 38,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,529.78/195.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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