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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 270.34 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 270.34 and 139.98 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 270.34 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/270.34 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 270.34 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 37,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,841.84/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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