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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 292.12 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 292.12 and 180.44 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 292.12 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/292.12 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 292.12 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 52,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,710.13/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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