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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 269.94 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 269.94 and 151.38 is: 209.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 269.94 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/269.94 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 269.94 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 40,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,863.52/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.04

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