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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 287.74 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 287.74 and 134.22 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 287.74 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/287.74 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 287.74 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 38,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,620.95/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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