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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 286.67 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 286.67 and 54.18 is: 81.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 286.67 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/286.67 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 286.67 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 15,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531.92/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.26

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