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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 269.98 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 269.98 and 133.52 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 269.98 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/269.98 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 269.98 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 36,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,046.05/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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