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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 287.46 and 63.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 287.46 and 63.42 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 287.46 = 63.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/287.46 = 63.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 287.46 × 63.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 18,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,230.71/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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