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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.38, 291.28 and 133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.38, 291.28 and 133.90 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.38 : 291.28 = 133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.38/291.28 = 133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.38x = 291.28 × 133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.38x = 39,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,002.39/194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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