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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 269.93 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 269.93 and 133.45 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 269.93 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/269.93 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 269.93 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 36,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,021.82/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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