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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 269.78 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 269.78 and 136.47 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 269.78 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/269.78 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 269.78 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 36,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,816.88/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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