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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.63, 287.49 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.63, 287.49 and 83.43 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.63 : 287.49 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.63/287.49 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.63x = 287.49 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.63x = 23,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,985.29/191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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