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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.42, 286.97 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.42, 286.97 and 133.47 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.42 : 286.97 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.42/286.97 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.42x = 286.97 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.42x = 38,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,302.22/191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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