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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 286.88 and 83.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 286.88 and 83.00 is: 124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 286.88 = 83.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/286.88 = 83.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 286.88 × 83.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 23,809.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,809.19/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.57

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