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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 292.36 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 292.36 and 149.31 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 292.36 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/292.36 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 292.36 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 43,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,652.27/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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