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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 270.11 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 270.11 and 145.62 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 270.11 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/270.11 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 270.11 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 39,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,333.42/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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