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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 287.42 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 287.42 and 61.62 is: 92.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 287.42 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/287.42 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 287.42 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 17,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,710.51/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.41

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