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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 269.33 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 269.33 and 136.22 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 269.33 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/269.33 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 269.33 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 36,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,686.10/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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