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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 269.46 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 269.46 and 146.48 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 269.46 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/269.46 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 269.46 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 39,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,469.15/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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