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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 270.04 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 270.04 and 133.73 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 270.04 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/270.04 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 270.04 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 36,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,112.45/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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