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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 286.71 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 286.71 and 135.69 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 286.71 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/286.71 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 286.71 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 38,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,904.88/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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