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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.50, 269.82 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.50, 269.82 and 149.12 is: 205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.50 : 269.82 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.50/269.82 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.50x = 269.82 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.50x = 40,235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235.56/195.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.81

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