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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 269.78 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 269.78 and 183.80 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 269.78 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/269.78 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 269.78 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 49,586.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586.35/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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