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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 269.87 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 269.87 and 156.13 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 269.87 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/269.87 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 269.87 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 42,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,133.35/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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