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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 288 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 288 and 89.26 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 288 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/288 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 288 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 25,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,706.88/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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