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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.37, 286.43 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.37, 286.43 and 137.10 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.37 : 286.43 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.37/286.43 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.37x = 286.43 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.37x = 39,268.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,268.87/191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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