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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 286.20 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 286.20 and 133.10 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 286.20 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/286.20 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 286.20 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 38,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093.22/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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