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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.29, 292.72 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.29, 292.72 and 149.50 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.29 : 292.72 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.29/292.72 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.29x = 292.72 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.29x = 43,761.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,761.64/195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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