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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.11, 286.79 and 82.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.11, 286.79 and 82.97 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.11 : 286.79 = 82.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.11/286.79 = 82.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.11x = 286.79 × 82.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.11x = 23,796.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796.27/191.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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