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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 287.22 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 287.22 and 95.32 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 287.22 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/287.22 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 287.22 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 27,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,377.81/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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