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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.89, 293.42 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.89, 293.42 and 152.51 is: 228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.89 : 293.42 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.89/293.42 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.89x = 293.42 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.89x = 44,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,748.40/195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.44

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