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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 270.30 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 270.30 and 148.81 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 270.30 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/270.30 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 270.30 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 40,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,223.34/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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