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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 287.30 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 287.30 and 133.86 is: 200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 287.30 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/287.30 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 287.30 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 38,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,457.31/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.36

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