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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.88, 270.59 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.88, 270.59 and 175.15 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 270.59 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/270.59 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 270.59 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 47,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,393.84/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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