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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.49, 269.77 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.49, 269.77 and 108.17 is: 149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.49 : 269.77 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.49/269.77 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.49x = 269.77 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.49x = 29,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,181.02/195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.27

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