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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 270.27 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 270.27 and 118.18 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 270.27 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/270.27 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 270.27 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 31,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,939.83/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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