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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 290.18 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 290.18 and 133.02 is: 199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 290.18 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/290.18 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 290.18 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 38,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,599.74/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.46

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