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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 293.10 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 293.10 and 147.28 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 293.10 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/293.10 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 293.10 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 43,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,167.77/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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