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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 269.85 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 269.85 and 117.91 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 269.85 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/269.85 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 269.85 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 31,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,818.01/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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