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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.83, 270.25 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.83, 270.25 and 108.50 is: 149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.83 : 270.25 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.83/270.25 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.83x = 270.25 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.83x = 29,322.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,322.13/195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.73

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