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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 293.31 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 293.31 and 146.94 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 293.31 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/293.31 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 293.31 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 43,098.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,098.97/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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