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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 264.69 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 264.69 and 133.74 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 264.69 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/264.69 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 264.69 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 35,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,399.64/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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