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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.42, 269.74 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.42, 269.74 and 133.44 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.42 : 269.74 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.42/269.74 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.42x = 269.74 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.42x = 35,994.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,994.11/195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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