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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.27, 286.75 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.27, 286.75 and 82.98 is: 124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.27 : 286.75 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.27/286.75 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.27x = 286.75 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.27x = 23,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794.52/191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.40

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