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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.26 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.26 and 133.02 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.26 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.26 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.26 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 38,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,078.31/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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