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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 268.79 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 268.79 and 185.17 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 268.79 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/268.79 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 268.79 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 49,770.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,770.96/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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