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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.97, 270.59 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.97, 270.59 and 133.80 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.97 : 270.59 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.97/270.59 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.97x = 270.59 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.97x = 36,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,205.53/195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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