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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 269.88 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 269.88 and 117.98 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 269.88 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/269.88 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 269.88 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 31,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,840.67/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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