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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 293.45 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 293.45 and 149.55 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 293.45 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/293.45 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 293.45 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 43,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,884.70/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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