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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 264.66 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 264.66 and 133.45 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 264.66 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/264.66 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 264.66 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 35,318.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,318.88/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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