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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 287.31 and 69.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 287.31 and 69.82 is: 104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 287.31 = 69.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/287.31 = 69.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 287.31 × 69.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 20,059.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059.98/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.71

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