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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.43, 269.73 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.43, 269.73 and 125.50 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.43 : 269.73 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.43/269.73 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.43x = 269.73 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.43x = 33,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851.12/195.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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