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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.97, 287.76 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.97, 287.76 and 131.13 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.97 : 287.76 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.97/287.76 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.97x = 287.76 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.97x = 37,733.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,733.97/191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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