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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.37, 292.61 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.37, 292.61 and 151.80 is: 227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.37 : 292.61 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.37/292.61 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.37x = 292.61 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.37x = 44,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417.48/195.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.35

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