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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.53, 269.43 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.53, 269.43 and 182.15 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.53 : 269.43 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.53/269.43 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.53x = 269.43 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.53x = 49,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,076.67/195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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