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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 269.40 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 269.40 and 149.02 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 269.40 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/269.40 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 269.40 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 40,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,145.99/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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