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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.39, 288.10 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.39, 288.10 and 130.89 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.39 : 288.10 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.39/288.10 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.39x = 288.10 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.39x = 37,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,709.41/191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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