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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.46, 269.93 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.46, 269.93 and 154.01 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.46 : 269.93 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.46/269.93 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.46x = 269.93 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.46x = 41,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,571.92/195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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