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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 269.72 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 269.72 and 184.75 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 269.72 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/269.72 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 269.72 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 49,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,829.42/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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