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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.08, 268.80 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.08, 268.80 and 184.64 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.08 : 268.80 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.08/268.80 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.08x = 268.80 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.08x = 49,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,631.23/195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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