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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.97, 285.99 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.97, 285.99 and 133.25 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.97 : 285.99 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.97/285.99 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.97x = 285.99 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.97x = 38,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,108.17/190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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