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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 269.97 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 269.97 and 151.94 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 269.97 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/269.97 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 269.97 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 41,017.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,017.89/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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