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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 286.59 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 286.59 and 82.77 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 286.59 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/286.59 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 286.59 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 23,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,721.05/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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