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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.61, 293.03 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.61, 293.03 and 181.90 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.61 : 293.03 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.61/293.03 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.61x = 293.03 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.61x = 53,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,302.16/195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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