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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 270.73 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 270.73 and 192.70 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 270.73 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/270.73 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 270.73 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 52,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,169.67/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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