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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 286.44 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 286.44 and 130.14 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 286.44 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/286.44 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 286.44 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 37,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277.30/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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