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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 287.34 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 287.34 and 137.34 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 287.34 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/287.34 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 287.34 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 39,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,463.28/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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