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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 290.89 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 290.89 and 133.59 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 290.89 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/290.89 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 290.89 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 38,860.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,860.00/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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