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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.38, 269.86 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.38, 269.86 and 146.47 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.38 : 269.86 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.38/269.86 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.38x = 269.86 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.38x = 39,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,526.39/195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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