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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 286.60 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 286.60 and 133.44 is: 200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 286.60 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/286.60 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 286.60 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 38,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,243.90/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.02

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