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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.88, 270.54 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.88, 270.54 and 159.23 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 270.54 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/270.54 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 270.54 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 43,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,076.73/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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