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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 269.76 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 269.76 and 151.28 is: 208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 269.76 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/269.76 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 269.76 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 40,809.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,809.29/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.68

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