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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.73, 293.38 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.73, 293.38 and 149.96 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.73 : 293.38 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.73/293.38 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.73x = 293.38 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.73x = 43,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,995.26/195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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