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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 286.76 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 286.76 and 46.90 is: 70.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 286.76 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/286.76 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 286.76 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 13,448.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,448.26/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.34

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