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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.15, 269.19 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.15, 269.19 and 158.25 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.15 : 269.19 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.15/269.19 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.15x = 269.19 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.15x = 42,599.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,599.32/195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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