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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 268.76 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 268.76 and 151.48 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 268.76 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/268.76 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 268.76 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 40,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,711.76/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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