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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.30, 269.73 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.30, 269.73 and 146.34 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.30 : 269.73 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.30/269.73 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.30x = 269.73 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.30x = 39,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,472.29/195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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