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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 269.45 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 269.45 and 144.82 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 269.45 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/269.45 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 269.45 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 39,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,021.75/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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