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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 267.81 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 267.81 and 184.20 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 267.81 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/267.81 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 267.81 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 49,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,330.60/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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