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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.57, 293.50 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.57, 293.50 and 133.74 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.57 : 293.50 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.57/293.50 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.57x = 293.50 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.57x = 39,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,252.86/195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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