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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 291.49 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 291.49 and 182.24 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 291.49 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/291.49 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 291.49 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 53,121.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,121.14/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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