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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 268.83 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 268.83 and 185.61 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 268.83 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/268.83 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 268.83 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 49,897.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,897.54/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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