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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.37, 269.91 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.37, 269.91 and 172.12 is: 237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.37 : 269.91 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.37/269.91 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.37x = 269.91 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.37x = 46,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,456.91/195.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.79

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