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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 270.33 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 270.33 and 191.94 is: 265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 270.33 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/270.33 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 270.33 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 51,887.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,887.14/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.56

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