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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.49, 287.25 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.49, 287.25 and 54.56 is: 81.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.49 : 287.25 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.49/287.25 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.49x = 287.25 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.49x = 15,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670.92/191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.84

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