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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 269.56 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 269.56 and 117.76 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 269.56 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/269.56 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 269.56 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 31,743.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,743.39/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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