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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.45, 286.64 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.45, 286.64 and 133.54 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.45 : 286.64 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.45/286.64 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.45x = 286.64 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.45x = 38,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,277.02/191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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