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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 291.66 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 291.66 and 181.53 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 291.66 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/291.66 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 291.66 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 52,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,945.04/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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