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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 287.44 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 287.44 and 88.79 is: 133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 287.44 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/287.44 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 287.44 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 25,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,522.29/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.23

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