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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 270 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 270 and 151.96 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 270 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/270 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 270 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 41,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,029.20/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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