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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 286.58 and 69.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 286.58 and 69.28 is: 103.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 286.58 = 69.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/286.58 = 69.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 286.58 × 69.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 19,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,854.26/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.95

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