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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.32, 293.21 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.32, 293.21 and 133.62 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.32 : 293.21 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.32/293.21 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.32x = 293.21 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.32x = 39,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,178.05/195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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