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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.54, 269.57 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.54, 269.57 and 136.44 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.54 : 269.57 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.54/269.57 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.54x = 269.57 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.54x = 36,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,779.96/195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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