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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 293.48 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 293.48 and 152.20 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 293.48 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/293.48 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 293.48 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 44,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,666.73/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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