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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 270.36 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 270.36 and 184.88 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 270.36 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/270.36 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 270.36 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 49,984.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,984.16/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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