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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 269.83 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 269.83 and 166.41 is: 229.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 269.83 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/269.83 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 269.83 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 44,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,901.29/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.12

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