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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.41, 269.49 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.41, 269.49 and 142.10 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.41 : 269.49 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.41/269.49 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.41x = 269.49 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.41x = 38,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,294.53/195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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