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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 269.07 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 269.07 and 158.48 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 269.07 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/269.07 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 269.07 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 42,642.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,642.21/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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