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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.91, 293.63 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.91, 293.63 and 150.44 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.91 : 293.63 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.91/293.63 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.91x = 293.63 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.91x = 44,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,171.48/195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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