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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 270.35 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 270.35 and 118.30 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 270.35 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/270.35 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 270.35 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 31,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,982.41/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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