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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 270.16 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 270.16 and 133.60 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 270.16 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/270.16 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 270.16 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 36,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,093.38/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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