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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.12 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.12 and 133.12 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.12 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.12 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.12 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 37,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,955.17/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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