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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 287.22 and 133.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 287.22 and 133.77 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 287.22 = 133.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/287.22 = 133.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 287.22 × 133.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 38,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,421.42/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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