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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 286.82 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 286.82 and 130.92 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 286.82 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/286.82 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 286.82 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 37,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550.47/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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