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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.00, 286.50 and 61.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.00, 286.50 and 61.00 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.00 : 286.50 = 61.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.00/286.50 = 61.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.00x = 286.50 × 61.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.00x = 17,476.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,476.01/191.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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