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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 270.51 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 270.51 and 156.86 is: 216.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 270.51 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/270.51 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 270.51 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 42,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,432.20/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.78

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