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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.77, 275.72 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.77, 275.72 and 195.18 is: 269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.77 : 275.72 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.77/275.72 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.77x = 275.72 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.77x = 53,815.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,815.03/199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.38

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