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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 286.76 and 62.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 286.76 and 62.92 is: 94.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 286.76 = 62.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/286.76 = 62.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 286.76 × 62.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 18,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,042.94/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.39

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