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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 291.13 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 291.13 and 182.12 is: 271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 291.13 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/291.13 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 291.13 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 53,018.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,018.68/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.22

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