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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.09, 269.37 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.09, 269.37 and 158.42 is: 218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.09 : 269.37 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.09/269.37 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.09x = 269.37 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.09x = 42,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672.25/195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.73

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