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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.27, 286.91 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.27, 286.91 and 61.28 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.27 : 286.91 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.27/286.91 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.27x = 286.91 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.27x = 17,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,582.56/191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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