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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.12, 286.14 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.12, 286.14 and 133.28 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.12 : 286.14 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.12/286.14 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.12x = 286.14 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.12x = 38,136.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,136.74/191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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