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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 293.22 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 293.22 and 149.82 is: 224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 293.22 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/293.22 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 293.22 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 43,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,930.22/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.87

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