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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.65, 287.48 and 47.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.65, 287.48 and 47.37 is: 71.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.65 : 287.48 = 47.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.65/287.48 = 47.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.65x = 287.48 × 47.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.65x = 13,617.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,617.81/191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.05

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