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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 286.93 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 286.93 and 69.66 is: 104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 286.93 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/286.93 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 286.93 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 19,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,987.54/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.43

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