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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 269.48 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 269.48 and 153.68 is: 212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 269.48 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/269.48 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 269.48 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 41,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,413.69/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.20

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