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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.12, 286.50 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.12, 286.50 and 69.29 is: 103.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.12 : 286.50 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.12/286.50 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.12x = 286.50 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.12x = 19,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852.55/191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.88

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