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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 269.75 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 269.75 and 143.16 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 269.75 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/269.75 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 269.75 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 38,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,616.69/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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