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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 292.08 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 292.08 and 146.08 is: 218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 292.08 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/292.08 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 292.08 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 42,667.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,667.05/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.67

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