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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 287.82 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 287.82 and 134.13 is: 201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 287.82 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/287.82 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 287.82 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 38,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,605.30/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.26

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