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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 270.61 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 270.61 and 182.20 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 270.61 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/270.61 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 270.61 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 49,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,305.14/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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