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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 268.92 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 268.92 and 146.07 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 268.92 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/268.92 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 268.92 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 39,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,281.14/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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