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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 270.33 and 146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 270.33 and 146.29 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 270.33 = 146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/270.33 = 146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 270.33 × 146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 39,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,545.53/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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