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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 269.40 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 269.40 and 146.16 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 269.40 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/269.40 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 269.40 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 39,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375.50/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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