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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.42, 291.52 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.42, 291.52 and 133.63 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.42 : 291.52 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.42/291.52 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.42x = 291.52 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.42x = 38,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,955.82/194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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