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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.61, 287.36 and 76.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.61, 287.36 and 76.01 is: 113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.61 : 287.36 = 76.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.61/287.36 = 76.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.61x = 287.36 × 76.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.61x = 21,842.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842.23/191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.99

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