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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 265.20 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 265.20 and 195.60 is: 265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 265.20 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/265.20 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 265.20 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 51,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,873.12/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.20

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