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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 270.08 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 270.08 and 146.37 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 270.08 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/270.08 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 270.08 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 39,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,530.88/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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