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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.33, 286.59 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.33, 286.59 and 126.11 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.33 : 286.59 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.33/286.59 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.33x = 286.59 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.33x = 36,140.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,140.43/191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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