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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 268.92 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 268.92 and 151.38 is: 208.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 268.92 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/268.92 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 268.92 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 40,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,709.11/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.44

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