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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.95, 270.49 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.95, 270.49 and 149.32 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.95 : 270.49 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.95/270.49 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.95x = 270.49 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.95x = 40,388.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,388.82/195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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