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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 269.60 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 269.60 and 181.98 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 269.60 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/269.60 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 269.60 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 49,061.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,061.81/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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