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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 291.39 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 291.39 and 180.44 is: 269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 291.39 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/291.39 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 291.39 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 52,578.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,578.41/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.08

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