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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.73, 264.48 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.73, 264.48 and 133.41 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.73 : 264.48 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.73/264.48 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.73x = 264.48 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.73x = 35,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284.28/191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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