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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 290.43 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 290.43 and 133.08 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 290.43 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/290.43 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 290.43 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 38,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,650.42/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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