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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 286.98 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 286.98 and 83.22 is: 124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 286.98 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/286.98 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 286.98 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 23,882.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,882.48/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.78

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