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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 285.60 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 285.60 and 133.03 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 285.60 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/285.60 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 285.60 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 37,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,993.37/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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