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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 287.15 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 287.15 and 54.46 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 287.15 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/287.15 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 287.15 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 15,638.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,638.19/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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