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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 269.08 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 269.08 and 158.28 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 269.08 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/269.08 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 269.08 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 42,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,589.98/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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