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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.59, 287.22 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.59, 287.22 and 83.30 is: 124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.59 : 287.22 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.59/287.22 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.59x = 287.22 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.59x = 23,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,923.99/191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.87

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