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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.60, 287.36 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.60, 287.36 and 61.58 is: 92.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.60 : 287.36 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.60/287.36 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.60x = 287.36 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.60x = 17,695.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,695.63/191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.36

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