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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.99, 270.54 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.99, 270.54 and 133.85 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.99 : 270.54 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.99/270.54 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.99x = 270.54 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.99x = 36,210.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210.43/195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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