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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 287.28 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 287.28 and 83.26 is: 124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 287.28 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/287.28 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 287.28 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 23,918.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,918.93/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.94

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