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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 286.48 and 82.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 286.48 and 82.81 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 286.48 = 82.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/286.48 = 82.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 286.48 × 82.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 23,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723.41/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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