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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.73, 287.36 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.73, 287.36 and 95.57 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.73 : 287.36 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.73/287.36 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.73x = 287.36 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.73x = 27,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,462.52/191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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