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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 294.04 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 294.04 and 150.38 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 294.04 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/294.04 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 294.04 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 44,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217.74/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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