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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 287.26 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 287.26 and 54.56 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 287.26 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/287.26 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 287.26 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 15,672.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672.91/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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