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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.61, 287.45 and 61.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.61, 287.45 and 61.57 is: 92.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.61 : 287.45 = 61.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.61/287.45 = 61.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.61x = 287.45 × 61.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.61x = 17,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,698.58/191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.37

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