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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 288.85 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 288.85 and 131.39 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 288.85 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/288.85 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 288.85 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 37,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,952.00/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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