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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 287.04 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 287.04 and 130.50 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 287.04 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/287.04 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 287.04 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 37,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,458.72/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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