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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 292.82 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 292.82 and 146.96 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 292.82 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/292.82 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 292.82 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 43,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,032.83/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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