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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 287.96 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 287.96 and 130.51 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 287.96 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/287.96 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 287.96 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 37,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,581.37/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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