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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.80, 290.59 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.80, 290.59 and 133 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.80 : 290.59 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.80/290.59 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.80x = 290.59 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.80x = 38,648.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,648.47/193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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