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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 270.04 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 270.04 and 183.46 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 270.04 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/270.04 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 270.04 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 49,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,541.54/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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