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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 270.60 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 270.60 and 152.79 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 270.60 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/270.60 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 270.60 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 41,344.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,344.97/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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