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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 292.24 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 292.24 and 182.39 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 292.24 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/292.24 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 292.24 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 53,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,300.42/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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