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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 269.82 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 269.82 and 183.16 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 269.82 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/269.82 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 269.82 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 49,420.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,420.23/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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