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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 269.64 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 269.64 and 151.92 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 269.64 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/269.64 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 269.64 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 40,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,963.71/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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