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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 286.78 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 286.78 and 133.72 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 286.78 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/286.78 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 286.78 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 38,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348.22/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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