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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 265 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 265 and 133.02 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 265 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/265 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 265 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 35,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250.30/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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