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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 287.58 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 287.58 and 54.78 is: 82.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 287.58 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/287.58 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 287.58 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 15,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753.63/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.17

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