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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.09, 286.20 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.09, 286.20 and 136.82 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.09 : 286.20 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.09/286.20 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.09x = 286.20 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.09x = 39,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,156.45/191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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