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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 264.24 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 264.24 and 133.12 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 264.24 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/264.24 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 264.24 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 35,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,175.63/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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