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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.69, 270.37 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.69, 270.37 and 189.31 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.69 : 270.37 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.69/270.37 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.69x = 270.37 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.69x = 51,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,183.74/195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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