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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 293.70 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 293.70 and 150.08 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 293.70 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/293.70 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 293.70 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 44,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,078.50/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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