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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.33, 286.76 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.33, 286.76 and 137.33 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.33 : 286.76 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.33/286.76 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.33x = 286.76 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.33x = 39,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,380.06/191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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