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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.57, 270.02 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.57, 270.02 and 151.23 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.57 : 270.02 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.57/270.02 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.57x = 270.02 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.57x = 40,834.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,834.37/195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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