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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 287.40 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 287.40 and 83.28 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 287.40 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/287.40 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 287.40 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 23,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,934.67/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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