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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 293.38 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 293.38 and 147.72 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 293.38 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/293.38 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 293.38 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 43,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,338.09/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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