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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 269.93 and 152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 269.93 and 152.29 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 269.93 = 152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/269.93 = 152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 269.93 × 152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 41,107.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,107.64/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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