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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.46, 291.73 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.46, 291.73 and 133.62 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.46 : 291.73 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.46/291.73 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.46x = 291.73 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.46x = 38,980.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,980.96/194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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