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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.64, 287.46 and 83.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.64, 287.46 and 83.43 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.64 : 287.46 = 83.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.64/287.46 = 83.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.64x = 287.46 × 83.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.64x = 23,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982.55/191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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