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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 270.15 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 270.15 and 181.94 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 270.15 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/270.15 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 270.15 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 49,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,149.74/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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