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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.42, 292.23 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.42, 292.23 and 146.70 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.42 : 292.23 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.42/292.23 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.42x = 292.23 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.42x = 42,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,870.14/195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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