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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.60, 287.42 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.60, 287.42 and 54.66 is: 82.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.60 : 287.42 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.60/287.42 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.60x = 287.42 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.60x = 15,710.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,710.38/191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.00

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