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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 286.42 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 286.42 and 75.48 is: 113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 286.42 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/286.42 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 286.42 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 21,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618.98/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.19

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