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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 269.56 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 269.56 and 143.68 is: 198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 269.56 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/269.56 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 269.56 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 38,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,730.38/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.09

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