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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.83, 270.84 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.83, 270.84 and 175.07 is: 242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.83 : 270.84 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.83/270.84 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.83x = 270.84 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.83x = 47,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,415.08/195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.12

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