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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.53, 287.27 and 61.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.53, 287.27 and 61.52 is: 92.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.53 : 287.27 = 61.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.53/287.27 = 61.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.53x = 287.27 × 61.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.53x = 17,671.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671.11/191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.26

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