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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 287.04 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 287.04 and 130.58 is: 195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 287.04 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/287.04 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 287.04 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 37,481.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,481.81/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.80

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