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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 270.41 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 270.41 and 137.43 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 270.41 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/270.41 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 270.41 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 37,161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,161.76/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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