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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 286.58 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 286.58 and 82.86 is: 124.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 286.58 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/286.58 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 286.58 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 23,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,746.02/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.18

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