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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.86, 287.94 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.86, 287.94 and 131.14 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.86 : 287.94 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.86/287.94 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.86x = 287.94 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.86x = 37,760.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,760.45/191.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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