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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 287.17 and 83.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 287.17 and 83.23 is: 124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 287.17 = 83.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/287.17 = 83.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 287.17 × 83.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 23,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,901.16/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.85

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