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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 269.78 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 269.78 and 158.68 is: 218.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 269.78 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/269.78 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 269.78 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 42,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,808.69/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.81

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