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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.62, 287.57 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.62, 287.57 and 95.50 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.62 : 287.57 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.62/287.57 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.62x = 287.57 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.62x = 27,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,462.94/191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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