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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 272.07 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 272.07 and 193.48 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 272.07 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/272.07 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 272.07 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 52,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,640.10/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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