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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 270.30 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 270.30 and 118.28 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 270.30 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/270.30 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 270.30 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 31,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,971.08/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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