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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.53, 287.23 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.53, 287.23 and 63.25 is: 94.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.53 : 287.23 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.53/287.23 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.53x = 287.23 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.53x = 18,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167.30/191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.85

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