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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.41, 293.32 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.41, 293.32 and 146.18 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.41 : 293.32 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.41/293.32 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.41x = 293.32 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.41x = 42,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,877.61/195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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