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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.69, 269.83 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.69, 269.83 and 146.49 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.69 : 269.83 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.69/269.83 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.69x = 269.83 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.69x = 39,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,527.40/195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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