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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 293.16 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 293.16 and 150.16 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 293.16 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/293.16 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 293.16 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 44,020.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,020.91/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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