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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.31, 269.82 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.31, 269.82 and 148.83 is: 205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.31 : 269.82 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.31/269.82 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.31x = 269.82 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.31x = 40,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,156.57/195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.61

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