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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 293.41 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 293.41 and 133.98 is: 200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 293.41 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/293.41 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 293.41 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 39,311.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,311.07/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.70

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