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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 268.81 and 180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 268.81 and 180.35 is: 248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 268.81 = 180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/268.81 = 180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 268.81 × 180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 48,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,479.88/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.54

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