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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 293.64 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 293.64 and 147.66 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 293.64 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/293.64 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 293.64 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 43,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,358.88/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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