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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 292.92 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 292.92 and 151.94 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 292.92 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/292.92 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 292.92 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 44,506.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,506.26/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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