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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 269.84 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 269.84 and 126.48 is: 174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 269.84 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/269.84 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 269.84 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 34,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,129.36/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.56

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