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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 292.62 and 180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 292.62 and 180.35 is: 270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 292.62 = 180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/292.62 = 180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 292.62 × 180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 52,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774.02/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.10

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