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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.41, 287.11 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.41, 287.11 and 47.13 is: 70.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.41 : 287.11 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.41/287.11 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.41x = 287.11 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.41x = 13,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,531.49/191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.69

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