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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 286.75 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 286.75 and 83.15 is: 124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 286.75 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/286.75 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 286.75 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 23,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843.26/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.65

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