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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.43, 269.50 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.43, 269.50 and 165.89 is: 228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.43 : 269.50 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.43/269.50 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.43x = 269.50 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.43x = 44,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,705.85/195.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.76

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