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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.05, 269.30 and 158.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.05, 269.30 and 158.29 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.05 : 269.30 = 158.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.05/269.30 = 158.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.05x = 269.30 × 158.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.05x = 42,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,626.15/195.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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