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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.65, 269.79 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.65, 269.79 and 158.27 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.65 : 269.79 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.65/269.79 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.65x = 269.79 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.65x = 42,697.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,697.52/195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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