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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 286.46 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 286.46 and 88.29 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 286.46 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/286.46 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 286.46 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 25,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,291.55/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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