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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.01, 292.61 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.01, 292.61 and 181.24 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.01 : 292.61 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.01/292.61 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.01x = 292.61 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.01x = 53,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,032.36/195.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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