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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 270.48 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 270.48 and 193.14 is: 266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 270.48 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/270.48 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 270.48 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 52,240.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,240.51/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.75

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