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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 269.88 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 269.88 and 133.45 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 269.88 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/269.88 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 269.88 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 36,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,015.49/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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