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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 264.60 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 264.60 and 133.57 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 264.60 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/264.60 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 264.60 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 35,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,342.62/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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