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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.23, 269.37 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.23, 269.37 and 148.65 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.23 : 269.37 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.23/269.37 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.23x = 269.37 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.23x = 40,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,041.85/195.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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