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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 286.59 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 286.59 and 130.20 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 286.59 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/286.59 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 286.59 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 37,314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,314.02/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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