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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 286.89 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 286.89 and 130.38 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 286.89 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/286.89 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 286.89 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 37,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,403.28/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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