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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 268.78 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 268.78 and 158.24 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 268.78 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/268.78 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 268.78 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 42,531.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,531.75/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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