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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.65, 287.44 and 54.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.65, 287.44 and 54.70 is: 82.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.65 : 287.44 = 54.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.65/287.44 = 54.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.65x = 287.44 × 54.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.65x = 15,722.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,722.97/191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.04

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