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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.09, 286.50 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.09, 286.50 and 61.02 is: 91.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.09 : 286.50 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.09/286.50 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.09x = 286.50 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.09x = 17,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,480.74/191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.48

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