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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 269.39 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 269.39 and 151.61 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 269.39 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/269.39 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 269.39 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 40,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,841.25/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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