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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 287.33 and 63.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 287.33 and 63.27 is: 94.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 287.33 = 63.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/287.33 = 63.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 287.33 × 63.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 18,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,179.05/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.92

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