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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 291.60 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 291.60 and 133.38 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 291.60 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/291.60 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 291.60 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 38,893.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,893.61/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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