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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 287.67 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 287.67 and 54.81 is: 82.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 287.67 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/287.67 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 287.67 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 15,767.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767.19/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.22

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