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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.63, 287.45 and 69.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.63, 287.45 and 69.90 is: 104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.63 : 287.45 = 69.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.63/287.45 = 69.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.63x = 287.45 × 69.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.63x = 20,091.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091.59/191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.84

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