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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 287.87 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 287.87 and 131.39 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 287.87 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/287.87 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 287.87 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 37,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,821.14/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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