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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.11, 286.66 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.11, 286.66 and 46.83 is: 70.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.11 : 286.66 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.11/286.66 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.11x = 286.66 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.11x = 13,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423.94/191.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.24

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