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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.19, 286.74 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.19, 286.74 and 54.25 is: 81.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.19 : 286.74 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.19/286.74 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.19x = 286.74 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.19x = 15,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,556.54/191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.37

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