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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 287.30 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 287.30 and 137.48 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 287.30 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/287.30 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 287.30 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 39,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,498.00/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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