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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 286.38 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 286.38 and 137.08 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 286.38 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/286.38 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 286.38 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 39,256.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,256.97/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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