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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 270.23 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 270.23 and 149.14 is: 205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 270.23 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/270.23 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 270.23 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 40,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302.10/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.88

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