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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 286.91 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 286.91 and 134.09 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 286.91 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/286.91 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 286.91 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 38,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,471.24/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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