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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 270.54 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 270.54 and 156.96 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 270.54 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/270.54 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 270.54 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 42,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,463.96/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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