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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.35, 274.54 and 195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.35, 274.54 and 195.11 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.35 : 274.54 = 195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.35/274.54 = 195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.35x = 274.54 × 195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.35x = 53,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,565.50/199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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