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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 287.43 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 287.43 and 126.46 is: 190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 287.43 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/287.43 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 287.43 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 36,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,348.71/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.07

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