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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 292.38 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 292.38 and 180.16 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 292.38 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/292.38 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 292.38 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 52,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,675.18/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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