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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 287.11 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 287.11 and 139.97 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 287.11 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/287.11 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 287.11 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 40,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,186.79/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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