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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.20, 292.92 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.20, 292.92 and 147.52 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.20 : 292.92 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.20/292.92 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.20x = 292.92 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.20x = 43,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,211.56/195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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