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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 287.01 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 287.01 and 130.74 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 287.01 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/287.01 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 287.01 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 37,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,523.69/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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