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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 286.88 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 286.88 and 69.51 is: 104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 286.88 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/286.88 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 286.88 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 19,941.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,941.03/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.27

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