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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.50, 287.16 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.50, 287.16 and 61.47 is: 92.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.50 : 287.16 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.50/287.16 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.50x = 287.16 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.50x = 17,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651.42/191.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.18

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