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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.32, 286.32 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.32, 286.32 and 137.32 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.32 : 286.32 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.32/286.32 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.32x = 286.32 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.32x = 39,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,317.46/191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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