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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.26, 268.98 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.26, 268.98 and 151.52 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.26 : 268.98 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.26/268.98 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.26x = 268.98 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.26x = 40,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,755.85/195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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