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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.91, 270.39 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.91, 270.39 and 117.34 is: 161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.91 : 270.39 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.91/270.39 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.91x = 270.39 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.91x = 31,727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,727.56/195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.95

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