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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 292.65 and 149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 292.65 and 149.59 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 292.65 = 149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/292.65 = 149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 292.65 × 149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 43,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,777.51/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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