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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.47, 287.23 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.47, 287.23 and 61.44 is: 92.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.47 : 287.23 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.47/287.23 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.47x = 287.23 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.47x = 17,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,645.93/191.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.16

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