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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 286.90 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 286.90 and 136.50 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 286.90 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/286.90 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 286.90 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 39,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,161.85/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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