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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 286.92 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 286.92 and 77.25 is: 115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 286.92 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/286.92 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 286.92 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 22,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164.57/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.89

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