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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 269.45 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 269.45 and 158.37 is: 218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 269.45 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/269.45 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 269.45 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 42,672.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672.00/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.52

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