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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.80, 287.60 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.80, 287.60 and 131 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.80 : 287.60 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.80/287.60 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.80x = 287.60 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.80x = 37,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,674.95/191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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