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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.96, 269.15 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.96, 269.15 and 133.12 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.96 : 269.15 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.96/269.15 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.96x = 269.15 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.96x = 35,829.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,829.25/194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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