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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.50, 269.59 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.50, 269.59 and 175.86 is: 242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.50 : 269.59 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.50/269.59 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.50x = 269.59 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.50x = 47,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,410.10/195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.51

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