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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.45, 287.10 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.45, 287.10 and 61.48 is: 92.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.45 : 287.10 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.45/287.10 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.45x = 287.10 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.45x = 17,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651.21/191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.20

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