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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 286.74 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 286.74 and 88.44 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 286.74 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/286.74 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 286.74 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 25,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359.29/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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