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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 293.82 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 293.82 and 150.24 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 293.82 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/293.82 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 293.82 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 44,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,143.52/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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