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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.74, 287.77 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.74, 287.77 and 133.76 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.74 : 287.77 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.74/287.77 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.74x = 287.77 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.74x = 38,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,490.68/191.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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