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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.17, 269.11 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.17, 269.11 and 158.22 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.17 : 269.11 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.17/269.11 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.17x = 269.11 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.17x = 42,578.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,578.58/195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

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