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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.17, 287.87 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.17, 287.87 and 137.44 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.17 : 287.87 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.17/287.87 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.17x = 287.87 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.17x = 39,564.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,564.85/191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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