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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.68, 287.36 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.68, 287.36 and 130.88 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.68 : 287.36 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.68/287.36 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.68x = 287.36 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.68x = 37,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,609.68/191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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