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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 293.22 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 293.22 and 147.42 is: 220.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 293.22 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/293.22 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 293.22 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 43,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,226.49/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.93

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