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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.17, 286.60 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.17, 286.60 and 133.22 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.17 : 286.60 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.17/286.60 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.17x = 286.60 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.17x = 38,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,180.90/191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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