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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 269.83 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 269.83 and 171.11 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 269.83 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/269.83 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 269.83 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 46,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,171.50/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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