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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 269.74 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 269.74 and 116.80 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 269.74 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/269.74 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 269.74 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 31,505.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,505.63/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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