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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 269.53 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 269.53 and 153.29 is: 211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 269.53 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/269.53 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 269.53 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 41,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,316.54/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.21

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