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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.67, 286.89 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.67, 286.89 and 133.62 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.67 : 286.89 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.67/286.89 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.67x = 286.89 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.67x = 38,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334.24/191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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