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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.64, 291.97 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.64, 291.97 and 133.59 is: 200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.64 : 291.97 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.64/291.97 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.64x = 291.97 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.64x = 39,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,003.60/194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.38

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