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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.08, 268.62 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.08, 268.62 and 185.04 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.08 : 268.62 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.08/268.62 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.08x = 268.62 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.08x = 49,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,705.44/195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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