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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 287.69 and 61.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 287.69 and 61.79 is: 92.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 287.69 = 61.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/287.69 = 61.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 287.69 × 61.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 17,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774.62/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.68

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