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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 286.84 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 286.84 and 54.30 is: 81.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 286.84 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/286.84 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 286.84 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 15,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,575.28/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.44

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