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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 293.28 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 293.28 and 149.92 is: 224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 293.28 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/293.28 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 293.28 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 43,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,968.54/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.74

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