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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 270.18 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 270.18 and 149.54 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 270.18 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/270.18 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 270.18 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 40,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,401.37/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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