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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.27, 269.31 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.27, 269.31 and 133.01 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.27 : 269.31 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.27/269.31 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.27x = 269.31 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.27x = 35,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,819.58/195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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