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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.53, 269.70 and 188.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.53, 269.70 and 188.85 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.53 : 269.70 = 188.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.53/269.70 = 188.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.53x = 269.70 × 188.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.53x = 50,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,933.22/195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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