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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.82, 270.39 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.82, 270.39 and 133.78 is: 184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.82 : 270.39 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.82/270.39 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.82x = 270.39 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.82x = 36,172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,172.77/195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.72

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