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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.41, 269.57 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.41, 269.57 and 181.52 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.41 : 269.57 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.41/269.57 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.41x = 269.57 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.41x = 48,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,930.09/195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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