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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 286.81 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 286.81 and 130.14 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 286.81 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/286.81 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 286.81 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 37,325.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,325.13/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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