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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.42, 269.72 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.42, 269.72 and 136.38 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.42 : 269.72 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.42/269.72 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.42x = 269.72 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.42x = 36,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,784.41/195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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