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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 270.18 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 270.18 and 159.21 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 270.18 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/270.18 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 270.18 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 43,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,015.36/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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