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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 287.60 and 54.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 287.60 and 54.79 is: 82.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 287.60 = 54.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/287.60 = 54.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 287.60 × 54.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 15,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757.49/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.19

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