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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.13, 269.24 and 148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.13, 269.24 and 148.42 is: 204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.13 : 269.24 = 148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.13/269.24 = 148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.13x = 269.24 × 148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.13x = 39,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,961.03/195.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.79

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