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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 287.07 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 287.07 and 68.02 is: 102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 287.07 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/287.07 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 287.07 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 19,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,526.50/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.00

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