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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.83, 269.98 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.83, 269.98 and 133.55 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.83 : 269.98 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.83/269.98 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.83x = 269.98 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.83x = 36,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,054.15/195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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