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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 291.38 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 291.38 and 180.03 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 291.38 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/291.38 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 291.38 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 52,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,457.33/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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