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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 288 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 288 and 134.21 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 288 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/288 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 288 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 38,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,651.04/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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