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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.70, 269.70 and 154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.70, 269.70 and 154.21 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.70 : 269.70 = 154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.70/269.70 = 154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.70x = 269.70 × 154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.70x = 41,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590.44/195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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