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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 287.46 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 287.46 and 137.64 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 287.46 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/287.46 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 287.46 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 39,565.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,565.99/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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