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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.42, 269.82 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.42, 269.82 and 133.38 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.42 : 269.82 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.42/269.82 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.42x = 269.82 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.42x = 35,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,988.59/195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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