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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 287.35 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 287.35 and 61.56 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 287.35 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/287.35 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 287.35 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 17,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689.11/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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