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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.71, 287.38 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.71, 287.38 and 83.35 is: 124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.71 : 287.38 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.71/287.38 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.71x = 287.38 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.71x = 23,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,953.12/191.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.94

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