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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 287.10 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 287.10 and 130.20 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 287.10 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/287.10 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 287.10 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 37,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,380.42/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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