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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 286.78 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 286.78 and 88.46 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 286.78 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/286.78 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 286.78 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 25,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368.56/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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