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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 269.58 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 269.58 and 181.12 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 269.58 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/269.58 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 269.58 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 48,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,825.82/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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