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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.99, 270.52 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.99, 270.52 and 118.43 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.99 : 270.52 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.99/270.52 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.99x = 270.52 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.99x = 32,037.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,037.09/195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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