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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 292.96 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 292.96 and 146.82 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 292.96 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/292.96 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 292.96 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 43,012.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,012.39/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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