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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.62, 287.30 and 69.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.62, 287.30 and 69.87 is: 104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.62 : 287.30 = 69.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.62/287.30 = 69.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.62x = 287.30 × 69.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.62x = 20,071.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071.87/191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.75

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