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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.45, 286.72 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.45, 286.72 and 136.43 is: 204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.45 : 286.72 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.45/286.72 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.45x = 286.72 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.45x = 39,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,117.21/191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.32

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