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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 269.33 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 269.33 and 132.98 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 269.33 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/269.33 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 269.33 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 35,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,813.49/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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