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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 286.08 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 286.08 and 130 is: 195

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 286.08 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/286.08 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 286.08 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 37,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190.40/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195

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