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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 269.31 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 269.31 and 151.54 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 269.31 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/269.31 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 269.31 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 40,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,811.24/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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