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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.26, 287 and 83.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.26, 287 and 83.05 is: 124.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.26 : 287 = 83.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.26/287 = 83.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.26x = 287 × 83.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.26x = 23,835.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,835.35/191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.62

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