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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.71, 287.56 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.71, 287.56 and 76.16 is: 114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.71 : 287.56 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.71/287.56 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.71x = 287.56 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.71x = 21,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,900.57/191.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.24

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