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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.37, 286.99 and 75.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.37, 286.99 and 75.78 is: 113.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.37 : 286.99 = 75.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.37/286.99 = 75.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.37x = 286.99 × 75.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.37x = 21,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,748.10/191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.64

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