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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.74, 287.70 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.74, 287.70 and 83.52 is: 125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.74 : 287.70 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.74/287.70 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.74x = 287.70 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.74x = 24,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,028.70/191.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.32

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