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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 287.82 and 76.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 287.82 and 76.30 is: 114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 287.82 = 76.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/287.82 = 76.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 287.82 × 76.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 21,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,959.26/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.51

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