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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 270.03 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 270.03 and 146.61 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 270.03 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/270.03 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 270.03 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 39,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,589.65/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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