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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.04, 268.81 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.04, 268.81 and 148.31 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.04 : 268.81 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.04/268.81 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.04x = 268.81 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.04x = 39,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,865.50/195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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