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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 270 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 270 and 154.28 is: 212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 270 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/270 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 270 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 41,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,655.60/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.75

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