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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 291.96 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 291.96 and 182.21 is: 272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 291.96 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/291.96 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 291.96 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 53,196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,196.57/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.76

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