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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 269.15 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 269.15 and 190.49 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 269.15 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/269.15 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 269.15 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 51,268.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,268.09/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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