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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 287.43 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 287.43 and 83.33 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 287.43 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/287.43 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 287.43 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 23,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952.26/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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