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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 286.32 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 286.32 and 129.24 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 286.32 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/286.32 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 286.32 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 37,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,004.00/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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