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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.91, 271.59 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.91, 271.59 and 185.51 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.91 : 271.59 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.91/271.59 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.91x = 271.59 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.91x = 50,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,381.30/195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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