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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.97, 269.33 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.97, 269.33 and 133.05 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.97 : 269.33 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.97/269.33 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.97x = 269.33 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.97x = 35,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,833.69/194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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