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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.66, 290.63 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.66, 290.63 and 133.20 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.66 : 290.63 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.66/290.63 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.66x = 290.63 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.66x = 38,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,712.25/193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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