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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.20, 292.50 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.20, 292.50 and 133.46 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.20 : 292.50 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.20/292.50 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.20x = 292.50 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.20x = 39,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,037.05/195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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