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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.19, 277.72 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.19, 277.72 and 133.67 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.19 : 277.72 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.19/277.72 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.19x = 277.72 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.19x = 37,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,123.19/185.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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