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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.32, 287.03 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.32, 287.03 and 133.52 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.32 : 287.03 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.32/287.03 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.32x = 287.03 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.32x = 38,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,323.14/191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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