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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.91, 270.23 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.91, 270.23 and 149.23 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.91 : 270.23 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.91/270.23 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.91x = 270.23 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.91x = 40,326.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,326.42/195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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