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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.78, 264.72 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.78, 264.72 and 133.07 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.78 : 264.72 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.78/264.72 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.78x = 264.72 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.78x = 35,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225.47/191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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