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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.61, 287.28 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.61, 287.28 and 69.84 is: 104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.61 : 287.28 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.61/287.28 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.61x = 287.28 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.61x = 20,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,063.64/191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.71

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