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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 286.82 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 286.82 and 137.30 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 286.82 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/286.82 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 286.82 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 39,380.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,380.39/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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