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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 269.62 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 269.62 and 158.90 is: 218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 269.62 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/269.62 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 269.62 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 42,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,841.79/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.80

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