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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 287.72 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 287.72 and 133.98 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 287.72 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/287.72 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 287.72 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 38,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,547.29/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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