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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.29, 286.95 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.29, 286.95 and 131.02 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.29 : 286.95 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.29/286.95 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.29x = 286.95 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.29x = 37,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,596.19/191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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