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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 286.71 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 286.71 and 130.26 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 286.71 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/286.71 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 286.71 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 37,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,346.84/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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