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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 269.97 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 269.97 and 183.35 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 269.97 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/269.97 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 269.97 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 49,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,497.65/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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