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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 286.59 and 69.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 286.59 and 69.38 is: 104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 286.59 = 69.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/286.59 = 69.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 286.59 × 69.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 19,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,883.61/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.00

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