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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.38, 287.07 and 69.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.38, 287.07 and 69.55 is: 104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.38 : 287.07 = 69.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.38/287.07 = 69.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.38x = 287.07 × 69.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.38x = 19,965.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,965.72/191.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.33

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