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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 286.61 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 286.61 and 130.10 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 286.61 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/286.61 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 286.61 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 37,288.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,288.29/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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