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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.99, 270.66 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.99, 270.66 and 148.87 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.99 : 270.66 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.99/270.66 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.99x = 270.66 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.99x = 40,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,293.15/195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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