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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.93, 270.27 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.93, 270.27 and 159.12 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.93 : 270.27 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.93/270.27 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.93x = 270.27 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.93x = 43,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,005.36/195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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