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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.88, 269.86 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.88, 269.86 and 152.04 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 269.86 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/269.86 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 269.86 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 41,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,029.51/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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