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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.91, 270.37 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.91, 270.37 and 113.02 is: 155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.91 : 270.37 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.91/270.37 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.91x = 270.37 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.91x = 30,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,557.22/195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.98

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