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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.80, 287.40 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.80, 287.40 and 126.73 is: 189.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.80 : 287.40 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.80/287.40 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.80x = 287.40 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.80x = 36,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,423.04/191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.90

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