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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 287.67 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 287.67 and 95.50 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 287.67 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/287.67 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 287.67 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 27,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,472.49/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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