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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 269.85 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 269.85 and 139.76 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 269.85 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/269.85 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 269.85 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 37,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,712.89/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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