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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 287.29 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 287.29 and 61.47 is: 92.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 287.29 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/287.29 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 287.29 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 17,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,658.81/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.21

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