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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 270.27 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 270.27 and 154.49 is: 213.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 270.27 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/270.27 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 270.27 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 41,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,752.66/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.46

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