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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 293.04 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 293.04 and 182.40 is: 272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 293.04 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/293.04 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 293.04 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 53,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,450.50/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.93

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