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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.64, 287.37 and 61.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.64, 287.37 and 61.61 is: 92.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.64 : 287.37 = 61.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.64/287.37 = 61.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.64x = 287.37 × 61.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.64x = 17,705.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,705.35/191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.39

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