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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.38, 269.92 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.38, 269.92 and 181.71 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.38 : 269.92 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.38/269.92 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.38x = 269.92 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.38x = 49,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,044.91/195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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