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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.53, 287.38 and 63.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.53, 287.38 and 63.28 is: 94.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.53 : 287.38 = 63.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.53/287.38 = 63.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.53x = 287.38 × 63.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.53x = 18,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,185.84/191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.95

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