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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.82, 270.25 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.82, 270.25 and 133.80 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.82 : 270.25 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.82/270.25 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.82x = 270.25 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.82x = 36,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,159.45/195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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