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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 269.92 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 269.92 and 156.64 is: 216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 269.92 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/269.92 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 269.92 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 42,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,280.27/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.07

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