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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 293.46 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 293.46 and 147.68 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 293.46 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/293.46 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 293.46 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 43,338.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,338.17/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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