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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.90, 288.04 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.90, 288.04 and 130.34 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.90 : 288.04 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.90/288.04 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.90x = 288.04 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.90x = 37,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,543.13/191.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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