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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 270.04 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 270.04 and 146.56 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 270.04 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/270.04 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 270.04 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 39,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,577.06/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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