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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 287.28 and 76.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 287.28 and 76.01 is: 113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 287.28 = 76.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/287.28 = 76.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 287.28 × 76.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 21,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,834.72/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.98

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