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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 291.78 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 291.78 and 133.83 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 291.78 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/291.78 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 291.78 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 39,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,048.92/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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