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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 263.84 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 263.84 and 133.26 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 263.84 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/263.84 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 263.84 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 35,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,158.65/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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