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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 291.84 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 291.84 and 133.72 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 291.84 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/291.84 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 291.84 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 39,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,024.84/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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