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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 268.32 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 268.32 and 181.32 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 268.32 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/268.32 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 268.32 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 48,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,651.78/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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