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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.96, 293.94 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.96, 293.94 and 147.90 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.96 : 293.94 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.96/293.94 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.96x = 293.94 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.96x = 43,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,473.73/195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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