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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 268.62 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 268.62 and 156.14 is: 215.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 268.62 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/268.62 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 268.62 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 41,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,942.33/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.07

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