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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.69, 287.64 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.69, 287.64 and 95.50 is: 143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.69 : 287.64 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.69/287.64 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.69x = 287.64 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.69x = 27,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,469.14/191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.30

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