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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 286.96 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 286.96 and 133.57 is: 200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 286.96 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/286.96 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 286.96 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 38,329.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,329.25/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.38

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