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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 287.36 and 47.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 287.36 and 47.29 is: 70.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 287.36 = 47.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/287.36 = 47.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 287.36 × 47.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 13,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,589.14/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.94

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