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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.47, 286.69 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.47, 286.69 and 133.57 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.47 : 286.69 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.47/286.69 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.47x = 286.69 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.47x = 38,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,293.18/191.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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