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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 270.23 and 190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 270.23 and 190.59 is: 263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 270.23 = 190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/270.23 = 190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 270.23 × 190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 51,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,502.18/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.04

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