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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.49, 269.81 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.49, 269.81 and 148.79 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.49 : 269.81 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.49/269.81 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.49x = 269.81 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.49x = 40,145.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,145.03/195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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