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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.95, 293.66 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.95, 293.66 and 147.80 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.95 : 293.66 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.95/293.66 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.95x = 293.66 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.95x = 43,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,402.21/195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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