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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 285.50 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 285.50 and 191.25 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 285.50 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/285.50 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 285.50 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 54,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,600.92/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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