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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.29, 286.99 and 63.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.29, 286.99 and 63.13 is: 94.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.29 : 286.99 = 63.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.29/286.99 = 63.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.29x = 286.99 × 63.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.29x = 18,115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115.93/191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.71

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