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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 269.88 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 269.88 and 146.60 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 269.88 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/269.88 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 269.88 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 39,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,564.41/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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