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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 274.83 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 274.83 and 195.55 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 274.83 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/274.83 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 274.83 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 53,741.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,741.59/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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