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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 287.60 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 287.60 and 83.50 is: 125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 287.60 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/287.60 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 287.60 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 24,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,014.60/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.21

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