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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.46, 292.31 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.46, 292.31 and 149.20 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.46 : 292.31 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.46/292.31 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.46x = 292.31 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.46x = 43,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,612.65/195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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