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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.23, 286.81 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.23, 286.81 and 54.27 is: 81.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.23 : 286.81 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.23/286.81 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.23x = 286.81 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.23x = 15,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,565.04/191.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.40

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