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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 269.04 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 269.04 and 156.40 is: 215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 269.04 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/269.04 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 269.04 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 42,077.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,077.86/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.47

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