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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.86, 270.41 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.86, 270.41 and 151.52 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.86 : 270.41 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.86/270.41 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.86x = 270.41 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.86x = 40,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,970.41/195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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