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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 286.47 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 286.47 and 95.10 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 286.47 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/286.47 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 286.47 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 27,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,243.30/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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