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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.39, 287.26 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.39, 287.26 and 126.21 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.39 : 287.26 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.39/287.26 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.39x = 287.26 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.39x = 36,253.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,253.74/191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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