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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 270.50 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 270.50 and 118.29 is: 163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 270.50 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/270.50 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 270.50 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 31,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,996.85/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.36

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