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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 269.88 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 269.88 and 184.56 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 269.88 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/269.88 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 269.88 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 49,809.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,809.05/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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