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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 286.46 and 77.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 286.46 and 77.16 is: 115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 286.46 = 77.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/286.46 = 77.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 286.46 × 77.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 22,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103.25/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.68

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