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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.63, 287.48 and 76.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.63, 287.48 and 76.07 is: 114.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.63 : 287.48 = 76.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.63/287.48 = 76.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.63x = 287.48 × 76.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.63x = 21,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,866.79/191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.11

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