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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 269.85 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 269.85 and 146.12 is: 201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 269.85 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/269.85 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 269.85 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 39,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,430.48/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.87

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