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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 287.50 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 287.50 and 94.29 is: 141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 287.50 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/287.50 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 287.50 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 27,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,108.38/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.36

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