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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 291.93 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 291.93 and 133.45 is: 199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 291.93 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/291.93 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 291.93 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 38,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,957.20/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.98

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