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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.61, 269.71 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.61, 269.71 and 146.40 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.61 : 269.71 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.61/269.71 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.61x = 269.71 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.61x = 39,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,485.54/195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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