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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 292.91 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 292.91 and 147.30 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 292.91 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/292.91 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 292.91 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 43,144.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144.91/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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