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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.31, 269.55 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.31, 269.55 and 148.60 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.31 : 269.55 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.31/269.55 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.31x = 269.55 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.31x = 40,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,055.13/195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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