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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 286.92 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 286.92 and 129.26 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 286.92 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/286.92 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 286.92 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 37,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,087.28/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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