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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 287.40 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 287.40 and 76.04 is: 114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 287.40 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/287.40 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 287.40 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 21,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853.90/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.07

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