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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.50, 269.80 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.50, 269.80 and 137.32 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.50 : 269.80 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.50/269.80 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.50x = 269.80 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.50x = 37,048.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,048.94/195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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