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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.42, 287.52 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.42, 287.52 and 126.52 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.42 : 287.52 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.42/287.52 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.42x = 287.52 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.42x = 36,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,377.03/191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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