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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 293.36 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 293.36 and 147.72 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 293.36 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/293.36 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 293.36 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 43,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,335.14/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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