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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 286.53 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 286.53 and 82.74 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 286.53 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/286.53 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 286.53 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 23,707.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,707.49/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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