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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 269.60 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 269.60 and 116.77 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 269.60 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/269.60 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 269.60 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 31,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,481.19/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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