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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.08, 291.17 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.08, 291.17 and 133.24 is: 199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.08 : 291.17 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.08/291.17 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.08x = 291.17 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.08x = 38,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795.49/194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.89

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