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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 269.58 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 269.58 and 182.65 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 269.58 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/269.58 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 269.58 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 49,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,237.44/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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