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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 286.99 and 69.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 286.99 and 69.59 is: 104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 286.99 = 69.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/286.99 = 69.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 286.99 × 69.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 19,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,972.18/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.41

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