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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 269.91 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 269.91 and 146.88 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 269.91 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/269.91 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 269.91 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 39,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,644.38/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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