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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 286.66 and 54.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 286.66 and 54.19 is: 81.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 286.66 = 54.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/286.66 = 54.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 286.66 × 54.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 15,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534.11/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.27

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