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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 291.48 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 291.48 and 133.48 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 291.48 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/291.48 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 291.48 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 38,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,906.75/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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