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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 268.80 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 268.80 and 148.32 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 268.80 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/268.80 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 268.80 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 39,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,868.42/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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