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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 287.16 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 287.16 and 133.64 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 287.16 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/287.16 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 287.16 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 38,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,376.06/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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