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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.54, 270.06 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.54, 270.06 and 152.40 is: 210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.54 : 270.06 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.54/270.06 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.54x = 270.06 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.54x = 41,157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,157.14/195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.48

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