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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 287.07 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 287.07 and 95.28 is: 143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 287.07 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/287.07 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 287.07 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 27,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,352.03/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.02

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