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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.60, 286.59 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.60, 286.59 and 130.04 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.60 : 286.59 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.60/286.59 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.60x = 286.59 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.60x = 37,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,269.37/191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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