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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 290.31 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 290.31 and 133.14 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 290.31 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/290.31 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 290.31 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 38,651.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,651.87/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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