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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.49, 269.65 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.49, 269.65 and 154.03 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.49 : 269.65 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.49/269.65 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.49x = 269.65 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.49x = 41,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,533.13/195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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