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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.79, 269.93 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.79, 269.93 and 151.46 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.79 : 269.93 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.79/269.93 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.79x = 269.93 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.79x = 40,882.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,882.63/195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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