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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 286.16 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 286.16 and 136.31 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 286.16 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/286.16 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 286.16 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 39,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004.36/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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