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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.86, 264.84 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.86, 264.84 and 133.84 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.86 : 264.84 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.86/264.84 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.86x = 264.84 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.86x = 35,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,446.19/191.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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