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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.96, 269.84 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.96, 269.84 and 156.56 is: 215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.96 : 269.84 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.96/269.84 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.96x = 269.84 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.96x = 42,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246.15/195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.59

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