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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 270.09 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 270.09 and 186.57 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 270.09 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/270.09 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 270.09 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 50,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,390.69/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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