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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 269.90 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 269.90 and 143.26 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 269.90 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/269.90 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 269.90 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 38,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,665.02/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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