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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.47, 287.14 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.47, 287.14 and 130.36 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.47 : 287.14 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.47/287.14 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.47x = 287.14 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.47x = 37,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,431.57/191.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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