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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 269.28 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 269.28 and 158.40 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 269.28 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/269.28 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 269.28 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 42,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,653.95/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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