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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.78, 287.66 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.78, 287.66 and 133.83 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.78 : 287.66 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.78/287.66 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.78x = 287.66 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.78x = 38,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,496.87/191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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