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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 269.81 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 269.81 and 133.37 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 269.81 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/269.81 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 269.81 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 35,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,982.54/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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