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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 270.28 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 270.28 and 133.64 is: 184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 270.28 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/270.28 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 270.28 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 36,120.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,120.22/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.59

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