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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.69, 287.54 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.69, 287.54 and 94.17 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.69 : 287.54 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.69/287.54 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.69x = 287.54 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.69x = 27,077.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,077.17/191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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