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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.70, 270.14 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.70, 270.14 and 149.07 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.70 : 270.14 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.70/270.14 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.70x = 270.14 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.70x = 40,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269.77/195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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