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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 269.63 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 269.63 and 156.36 is: 215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 269.63 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/269.63 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 269.63 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 42,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,158.57/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.55

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