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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 292.92 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 292.92 and 147.12 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 292.92 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/292.92 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 292.92 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 43,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,094.39/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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