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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.73, 292.83 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.73, 292.83 and 146.95 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.73 : 292.83 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.73/292.83 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.73x = 292.83 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.73x = 43,031.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,031.37/195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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