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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.54, 270.15 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.54, 270.15 and 156.66 is: 216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.54 : 270.15 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.54/270.15 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.54x = 270.15 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.54x = 42,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,321.70/195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.43

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