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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 291.72 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 291.72 and 133.74 is: 200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 291.72 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/291.72 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 291.72 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 39,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,014.63/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.54

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