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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 270.02 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 270.02 and 133.43 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 270.02 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/270.02 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 270.02 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 36,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,028.77/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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