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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.32, 286.98 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.32, 286.98 and 54.38 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.32 : 286.98 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.32/286.98 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.32x = 286.98 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.32x = 15,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604.54/191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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