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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 269.82 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 269.82 and 133.32 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 269.82 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/269.82 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 269.82 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 35,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,972.40/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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