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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.13, 269.50 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.13, 269.50 and 132.85 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.13 : 269.50 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.13/269.50 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.13x = 269.50 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.13x = 35,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802.41/195.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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