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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 269.69 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 269.69 and 148.93 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 269.69 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/269.69 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 269.69 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 40,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,164.93/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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