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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 270 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 270 and 158.78 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 270 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/270 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 270 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 42,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,869.25/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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