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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 270.25 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 270.25 and 118.26 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 270.25 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/270.25 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 270.25 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 31,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,959.77/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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