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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 291.41 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 291.41 and 133.50 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 291.41 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/291.41 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 291.41 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 38,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,903.24/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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