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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 286.12 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 286.12 and 126.16 is: 188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 286.12 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/286.12 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 286.12 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 36,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,096.90/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.79

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