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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 287.38 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 287.38 and 130.86 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 287.38 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/287.38 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 287.38 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 37,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,606.55/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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