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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 291.80 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 291.80 and 148.86 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 291.80 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/291.80 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 291.80 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 43,435.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,435.75/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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