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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 287.28 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 287.28 and 130.32 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 287.28 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/287.28 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 287.28 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 37,438.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,438.33/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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