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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 269.94 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 269.94 and 139.80 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 269.94 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/269.94 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 269.94 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 37,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737.61/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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