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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 270.41 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 270.41 and 149.27 is: 205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 270.41 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/270.41 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 270.41 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 40,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,362.00/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.95

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