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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.26, 269.43 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.26, 269.43 and 133.17 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.26 : 269.43 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.26/269.43 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.26x = 269.43 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.26x = 35,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,879.99/195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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