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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 270.19 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 270.19 and 125.83 is: 173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 270.19 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/270.19 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 270.19 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 33,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,997.02/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.64

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